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Comparison BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520d (136 Hp)


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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)
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BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520d (136 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: 5 Series 5 Series
Generation: 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)
Engine / modification: 520i (125 Hp) 520d (136 Hp)
Production start: 1976 year 2000 year
Production end: 1979 year 2003 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 4.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.5 l/100 km 5.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Fuel tank volume: 70 l 70 l
Power: 125 hp 136 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 181 km/h 206 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.3 sec 10.6 sec
Torque: 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 280 Nm @ 1750 rpm.
Model Engine: M10 M47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 1990 cm3 1951 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 4.0 l 6 l
Coolant: 8.4 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: OHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.7 19
Piston Stroke: 66 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 80 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): -
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4 5
Length: 4620 mm 4775 mm
Width: 1690 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1425 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase: 2636 mm 2830 mm
Front track: 1406 mm 1516 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1442 mm 1530 mm
Ride height(clearance): 140 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 440 l 460 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Several levers and rods
Max weight: 2000 kg
Front brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1260 kg 1490 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Tire size: 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size: R15